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Vintage Matters Commercial Project

We have been busy these past months working with a London based interior architect, sourcing vintage Mid Century pieces of furniture for a new office space, opening this Summer in Hanover Square.

Mid Century McIntosh Credenza

We found this unique rosewood credenza or sideboard, that is very rare, which was designed by McIntosh over 50 years ago!

It features amazing radial veneers and a contrasting black laminate centre and is a real statement piece for the main meeting room.

Mid Century Walnut Round Table

 

We were asked to find a very large round Mid Century table for the Boardroom and were delighted to find this Martin Visser walnut table from Holland, which will comfortably seat 8 people.

The main feature is the three crossed legs in solid walnut and the three table top sections that join together, which measure an impressive 1.8 metres in diameter.

Large pieces of this size are hard to come across, as houses were much smaller back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, so this exceptional table was a real find!

Mid Century Dining Chairs

 

Then of course, we had to source 8 chairs that would work well with the table and compliment each other.

After a great deal of searching, we found these Danish upholstered chairs with arms, designed by Erik Kirkegaard in the 1960’s.

These are now in the process of being re-upholstered to meet UK fire and safety requirements, for use in a commercial space and will look fantastic next to the large table.

Mid Century Cadovious Bookcase

One of the breakout areas needed a large modular bookcase, like this piece that we found in Sweden and we are now busy sourcing some interesting pieces to fill the shelves!

These are really special…!

A stunning set of 2 vintage industrial lockers, of exceptional quality and style, which are for the exercise area.

They feature drop down compartments and pull out drawers, making them ideal for storing small personal belongings, whilst working out!

We have almost completed finding the various furniture pieces and are now finalising the assortment of decorative accessories, that will help give personality  and charm to the various spaces.

More to come when it is all in situ….

Enjoy the sunshine!

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Vintage Industrial

VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL

Industrial style is here to stay, whether it be at home, in a cafe or restaurant, hotel or bar, or office space!

When vintage industrial pieces are added, it immediately brings personality and character to an environment, as these are usually unique, one-off statement pieces, that are sure to be a conversation starter.

Wood, metal and concrete are the three key materials, that will help give a space an industrial feel.

The wood can be old, painted and distressed like this pair of vintage windows that have been repurposed with mirrors:

Vintage 8 Pane Window Mirror

Or this amazing old Fruit Drying Rack, sourced from France, which would provide ample storage space in a bedroom, bathroom or kitchen, or look really cool in a cafe or restaurant.

Vintage Fruit Drying Rack

A combination of wood and metal work well together, like this old factory cart which has a reclaimed timber top and is perfect as an industrial style coffee table.

Vintage Industrial Factory Trolley Cart Table

Or these vintage locker room benches, from a school in Yorkshire, which would be ideal in an entryway, or warehouse home.

Vintage Industrial Locker Room Bench

Our hero piece at the moment is this huge 3.4 metre vintage industrial table, with a hand made reclaimed timber top.

Ok, so you would definitely need a very large space for this piece, but what a statement it makes!

The cast iron pedestals were once used as bases for corn grinders made by Henry Bamford & Sons, who were established in 1885 and became one of the UK’s leading suppliers of agricultural and farming machinery.

This would be ideal in a retail environment for displaying merchandise, or as a communal table in a cafe or restaurant.

We personally love the industrial style found at many restaurants, like Tramshed and Beagle in London.

3.4 metre vintage industrial table

Vintage Industrial Table

This piece is currently being used at a pop up event at Circus West Village at Battersea Power Station, by Warehouse Home, an essential resource for anyone with a love of industrial and warehouse living.

This is in conjunction with London Design Festival, which celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world, running at various venues throughout the city from 16-24 September.

Lighting is key in an industrial environment, whether it be wall lights, pendants or table/desk lamps.

This vintage Jielde Lamp is a design classic! It was originally designed in France in the 1950’s as a work lamp and is now an iconic French industrial piece.

Vintage Green Jielde Desk Lamp

We couldn’t resist this great looking vintage industrial pendant, where steel and brass have been cleverly used together.

Vintage Industrial Pendant

Finally, we found this old vintage bottle drying rack on a trip to Provence and thought what an amazing hat/coat rack it would make for a restaurant, or at a home or workplace with an an industrial feel.

Vintage French Bottle Drying Wall Rack

We are out in the markets all the time, so if you are looking for a special, unique piece for your home or workplace, or for an interiors project you may be working on, then please contact [email protected]

Thank you!